Controller
About The Position
The Center for Veterans Research and Education (CVRE), whose mission is to help support innovative research and education initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Veterans, is seeking a Controller. The Controller will enhance CVRE’s strategic capacity for administering research and education by strengthening a responsive, service-focused administrative office that ensures funds are expended appropriately and effectively, in accordance with institutional policies, federal regulations and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Reporting to the Executive Director, the Controller is a key member of the organization’s leadership team and supervises a team of two staff (Staff Accountant and Accounting Specialist).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
- Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience with five (5) years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Experience in strategic planning and process improvement.
- Proficiency with Accounting software and Microsoft Office suite.
- Must be a US citizen.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
- Experience in university, non-profit or healthcare organizations is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Develop and monitor CVRE’s annual budget.
- Oversee the management of all CVRE finances, expenditures, and investments.
- Ensure accurate financial reports; prepare statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as key financial liaison to the CVRE Board of Directors, presenting quarterly financial reports, trends in financial status and identification of financial risks.
- Lead the CVRE financial team and Board Finance and Audit Committees in preparation for annual audit.
- As needed, serve as a responsible participant in the review and execution of the financial terms of grants and negotiation of subawards.
- Advise on post-award budgets and commitment activities; approve expenditures and oversee compliance related to funds and revenue.
- Oversee communication with research and education community supporting project status; create forecasting models and decision aids.
- Interpret complex governmental policies, including OMB Uniform Guidance, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards, and sponsor guidelines.
- Assess CVRE’s current financial transactions and workflow with particular attention to prime federal awards and subawards.
- Oversee and guide implementation and use of software to ensure best accounting practices.
- Monitor general ledger, identifying and resolving any discrepancy with financial journals and cost transfers.
- Conduct audits to assess effectiveness of controls and accuracy of financial records.
- Develop positive and collegial relationships with investigators, their team, and institutional stakeholders across the VA and CVRE to ensure open communication and timely response to inquiries.
- Participate in Nonprofit Program Office (NPPO) and National Association of Veterans Research and Education (NAVREF) training and activities, as relevant.
- Mentor accounting staff to make improvements as it relates to reporting, invoicing, ordering, and managing revenue; assists with financial inquiries from varied institutional stakeholders.
- Oversee, negotiate, and administer CVRE’s organization business insurance, 401k retirement program, and other annual certifications related to the State of Minnesota or Federal IRS requirements.
- Supervisory responsibilities include supervising the finance team, approving timesheets, and conducting annual reviews.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401k retirement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
